The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-24
THE RACE TRACK.

Libretto Wins the Principal Race at Latonia,
Defeating Jim Gore and Mcntrose.
CINcINNATI. May 23.-One of the finest assem-
blages ever seen on the Latonia course pres
ent at the opening meeting to-day. This is &C
COUNTED for mainly by the fact that the Latonia
Derby was to be won, and that Montrose, Gin
cinnati horse, was to contest for it against Jim
Gore, whose gallant effort at Louisville brought
him the sympathy that follows pluck. even when
the result is failure.
First Race-For three year-ods and upwards:
six furlongs. AT the start Matte Hunt got OF
first, but Warrington coon took the lead, fol-
lowed in order By MCLAUGHLIN and Lady Max,
but at the finish Matte Hunt won by length;
Governor Roberts second. Linda Payne third.
Time, LII.
Second Race-Sellng for three-yearo lds and
upwards seven furlongs. Brilliant led to the
third quarter, where Bddy Bowlngs and Ma
laria came up Malaria ran away from the 9TH
ers, and won by length; Bowings and Brilliant
had fierce contest for second place, which was
won by Bowling Tapped by Brilliant Time, 1:3l
Third Race-For three year-olds and upward;
mile. Tom Hood got off ahead. with Font
second ard Estrela third. but Long Slipper
pulled ahead at the quarter and ran in that po-
sition to the stretch, when Jacobin. who had
held second place from the half mile, came for
ward and won easily; Estrella beat Long Slipper
by half length for second place. Time, lab
Fourth Race-Eor two year olds; five furlongs.
Pirate got away in the lead, and kept his place
until the stretch reached, where to driv
a
Balfour second, Tapped by Santaline. third
Time, 1:044
The last and great event of the day, the Lato-
MIA Derby, set for 515 p. M, and five min
utes after that hour the horses at the post
Ever since the Louisville Derby was won by
Montrose, owned il Cincinnati II has been dis
loyal to mention any name as favorite here ex-
cept Montrose. Still, in the places where Judg-
ment gave place to sentiment, there were ex-
pressions in favor of Jim Gore, the gallant
competitor of Montrose at Louisville. He APP
nra1 Gvrf h. NJ had ttnva
He was ridden by l.. Jones. Though his fore
legs were haudaged. he gave no sign of lameness
Following him came Montrose, a handsome Great
ure, sprightly and hopeful as were his hackers,
who gave the horse good send off with cheers
Lewis was his jockey. Poteen passed next in
sluggish manner that did not awaken any en-
thusasm. Then came Libretto, the unheralded
of Longfellow. 1.-the, strong and graceful
The cheers which followed his appearance
showed that he was not without friends Pro-
crastinator having declined to enter the contest,
Bixby took the place with small hope of win
ming. Poteen delayed the start by all manner
of vicious tricks, including kicking and backing.
At last the start was made, with wicked Poteen
in the lead. Moptrose second Jim Gore third,
Libretto fourth, and Bixby last At the third
quarter Lewis had put Montrose in the
lead, if 1t was his purpose to repeat
his Louisville tactics Jim Gore pursued him
closely, with Poteen in third place, and Li5retto
and Bixby in the same order. AS they neared
the end of the first mile, Moutrose seemed TO be
drawing away from the field but before the end
of the mile Jim Gore gained upon him. and
they started upon the last half mile, thousands
of shouts proclaimed Cores victory. He passed
Montrose, and the favorite's colors went down.
But another competitor was now found to be in
the field. Libretto moved up with apparent
ease under the guidance of Murphy. and,
though without an effort led down the stretch,
with Jim Gore following and losing distance,
though under punishment Montrose was so
bad third that he was not even whipped
Poteen and Bixby struggled on at the last Lii
bretto's victory was enjoyed by large number
though there must have been many to whom
the shouts were unwelcome. In pools. just
before the race, Jim Gore sold for 1928. the field
$130. The stakes were worth 81 $50. Libretto
the winner. belongs to F. B. Harper. He is by
Longfellow. out Of Allegretto, handsome bay
colt with strong marks of his sire in his form
The first quarter made in p seconds; the
half in 50; the three quarters in E18a: the mile
in las and the mile and half in 2:392.